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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.70, 366,959.55 and 160,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.70, 366,959.55 and 160,440.20 is: 240,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.70 : 366,959.55 = 160,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.70/366,959.55 = 160,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.70x = 366,959.55 × 160,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.70x = 58,875,063,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,875,063,593.91/244,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,660.30

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